02191cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000580011324500590017126400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650801240044752011870057153400450175865300260180385600430182999900170187243027UtSlPG20260610134003.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTN1 aJohnson, J. C. F.q(Joseph Colin Francis),d1848-190410aGetting Gold: A Gold-Mining Handbook for Practical Men 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-06-24  aProduced by Kevin Handy, Sue Fleming, John Hagerson and
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Getting Gold: A Gold-Mining Handbook for Practical Men" by J. C. F. Johnson is a practical treatise focused on the gold mining industry, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for prospectors, miners, and students, offering insights into the processes of gold extraction, geological conditions, and the necessary knowledge for successful mining operations. It aims to equip readers with both theoretical understanding and practical hints to navigate the complexities of mining for gold.  At the start of the work, the author reflects on the historical significance and allure of gold, emphasizing its universal desirability and high value throughout history. He discusses various ancient and modern methods of gold extraction, touching on both alluvial and reef mining approaches. The opening chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the industry by outlining the primary sources of gold and the complexities involved in extracting it, including references to significant historical discoveries, gold's geological occurrence, and the evolution of mining technologies over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGold mines and mining40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43027  c83866d83866